The unique continent of Australia is home to astonishing wildlife and an ancient Aboriginal culture. Learn about everything from marsupials to the Dreaming in this playlist.

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Australian Aboriginal dreaming stories are sometimes laid down as art. These stories are often full of metaphors of landscapes and the spirit world. Learn more about Aboriginal art on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Australian Aboriginal dreaming stories are sometimes laid down as art. These stories are often full of metaphors of landscapes and the spirit world. Learn more about Aboriginal art on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Anna Creek Station

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed," learn how drought is a constant threat to the cattleman at Anna Creek Station. It is the world's largest cattle property.

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Artesian Basin

The Great Artesian Basin could fill twenty billion Olympic pools. It has been collecting rain water for two million years. Learn more about the Great Artesian Basin on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Australia Day

Every January twenty sixth the nation of Australia celebrates its convict past. Learn more about this holiday on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Australian Animals

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed," discover the amazing animals exclusive to Australia. They include the pouched marsupials and the egg laying monotremes.

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Australian Navy

Learn about the Royal Australian Navy on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed." Also, see training take place on a submarine.

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Australian Shipping

With highly experienced captains and water and tide safety procedures, ships are able to pass safely through the Great Barrier Reef everyday. Learn more on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Camels in Australia

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed," learn about the presence of camels in Australia. They were introduced to the Outback as a means of transporting explorers in the nineteenth century.

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Coober Pedys Opal

An ounce of opal yields from one hundred to fifty thousand dollars. Once it is cut and polished it can be worth double. Learn more about opal on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is Australia's greatest natural wonder as well as the world's largest living thing. Learn more about the Great Barrier Reef on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Kakadu

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed," learn about Kakadu which is Australia's own wetlands.

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Navy Submarines

Built in Australia, the Collins Class is the largest diesel electric submarine in the world. Learn more on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed,"

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Performing Dreaming

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas," watch the Australian Aborigines perform their ancient dream stories through song and dance to please their ancestors.

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Sheep in Australia

The most important animals to Australia are sheep. They were introduced by Europeans. Learn more about the importance of sheep to Australia on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: The Sea

The sea is a lifeline to prosperity for Australia. It provides both business and leisure for people. Learn more about Australia's constant connection to the sea on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia: Australian Road Train

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed," learn about the Australian Road Train. This truck is longer than a Boeing 737 and travels distances up to 2,000 miles.